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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
A Shooting AFFAIR.

Yesterday about noon very start
ling occurrence transpired, and one
that made the hair on the heads of the
actors stand wonderfully erect. The
affair occurred in Meyer & Ru-
perd's hardware store. The chief actor
in the scene was Mr.. John l. Lynch.
He came into the store with a revolver
which was out of fix in some manner
and of course got to talking about
firearms and examining different weap-
ons about the store. The clerks got out
their different styles of pistols and Mr..
Lynch began to explain the workings of
the so-called self-cocking revolver. He
began to explain how, when in rapid
shooting, the cylinder got so
hot that it would no longer revolve.
In order to better illustrate his
remarks, he began pressing on
the trigger of his pistol and the ham,
mer began to vibrate back and forth.
The experiment worked very nicely un-
til the cylinder worked aronnd to where
there happened to be cartridge, then
there was an explosion, yell and Mr..
John Buchanan clapped his hands to his
head and whirled round. But luckily
he was not hit, but scared and shocked
by the explosion so close to his head.
The bullet passed close to his head,
striking the ceiling and glanced down
and hit the door. Mr.. Lynch slammed
the revolver down on the counter and
stood bewildered until he saw that no
one was hurt. The revolver used was
a 32 caliber, and had the bullet struck
Mr.. Buchanan the result would have
been serious.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
Rearregted.

Mr.. Peter Clemens was tried before
the Mayor yesterday afternoon on the
charge Of being implicated in the rob
berry of Mr.. John Holly last Wednesday
night in room over the Empire saloon
He was discharged for want Of suffi'
Gent evidence, but was Immediately re-
arrested by Marshal Fletcher ON the
charge of receiving stolen goods.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
The coroner,s INQUEST.

Coroner Cock was around yesterday
afternoon taking testimony in regard to
the Doll suicide. He first went to the
Sheriff's Office to get the testimony of
Sheriff Leininger and Deputy Sheriff
Altekruse. He then went to the Jail
to take the testimony of Assistant
Turnkey Harry Wielandt and prisoner
Wynn. The verdict is that Doll com
mitted suicide by hanging.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01

Martha Freedman, the nineteen year
old daughter of Casmier Freedman, re-
siding at No. 5, Liberty street, died Sat
urday afternoon at o'clock from quick
consumption. The funeral took place
this morning at 10 o'clock from st. Pc
ter's Catholic church. f,l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
ALICE HARR1soN IN "PHoros."
Vernona Jarbeau in "Starlight"---Tw
Fine Attractiona

vernona Jarbeau in "starlight"---Two
Fine Attractions.
The drama entitled "Photos" to be
performed here tomorrow night by
Alice Harrison and her excellent com
pany, is one of the most cheering
mirthful, moral and elevating, presented
on the American stage. Unlike many
other productions it is not history OF
sippid love, murder and disappointed
suicide, but furnishes the audience
what it desires and requires, healthy
food for laughter, and does not store
the mind of its hearers with hate and
bad blood towards their fellow beings
for selfish and mercenery purposes
The educator of the heart and intellect
however combatted by all sorts of in
genius claptrap contriyances is making
a steady and lasting progress among the
honest and intelligent portion of ouI
welmeaning citizens, ard whatever and
by whomsoeyer sluTs and SANDERS are
poured out against the stage, its destiny
is pre-eminent, as it well deserves to be
and become at no distant day. In the
larger cities it has already arrived there
STARLIGHT"
On Friday night of this week, Yer
mona Jarbeau will present the above
play at Schafer's. AS the Chicago Even.
ing Journal says it is composed of a
heterogeneous conglamoration of non
sense, light and grand opera and other
ingredients that go to make up what
are known as musical camedies. J
Vernona Jarbeau is described as a
delightful little brunette, with a pro-
fusion of hair almost, but not quite, as
dark as her large, sparkling eyes. A
vivacious manner in speaking that is
as charming as it is unaffected imbues
one with an indescribable feeling Of
jolity when in her presence. Her imi-
taiton of Nine Theo's singing the Eng.
lish ballad, "Where are You Going My
Pretty Maid? ?" is said to be by those
who know a greater achievement than
Dixey's imitation of Henry Irving.
COMING ATTRACTIONS. z
Charles I. Ellis as "Casper the Yo-
dler" next Monday and Tuesday even
ings. a.r
GilmOre's great band Sunday even
ing, December II.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01

Mrs. o. B. Kibbee, the celebrated
teacher and dress cutter, from Cleve-
land, o., will give lessons in cutting all
kinds of garments, little boys coats,
pants and vests, little girls clothes of
all kinds. Mrs. Kibbee is stopping
with Mrs. Mary Wolf, 40 West Fifth
street. viii be here one week, longer
if busy. Price put down to $3.50 a
scholar.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
Attention. Comrades of Canton Post.

. In accordance with the rules and reg
ulations, the annual election of officers
for the coming year will take place at
the first stated meeting in December
which will occur on Wednesday night
December 7th. Post will open prompt
ly at 7'o'clock.
1t is expected that all comrades in ar
rears for dues will pay all arrearages be-
fore attempting to vote at the coming
election,
7"' 'p c.. j. BooKIUs, P. G.
]. B, HERSHEY, Adj't.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
Advertise In The Democrat.

Some business men It would appear,
Think Xmas don't come once yearI
At least they do not ope their eyes
And in our paper advertise
They ought to see, and ought 10 know,
Our paper'd help to make things go.
so call around some early morn i
And let us help to blow your horn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01

There is no better Christmas present
than-a good trunk. Santry 4 McGowan
have the finest line in the city. Prices
lower than ever. Call and see them.
No. IA N! Market street. VA llilH
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01

ST.. PETERSBURG, Nov. 30.-A fire broke
out in school in the village Of Werchabis-
tritzki few nights ago where large mum.
Der Of girls were sleeping on the upper
floors Two dozen escaped by jumping
from the windows. Sixteen others who
were afraid to jump were burned to death.
Several boys who slept on the first door su,
capped in safety.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01

An elegantline of Christmas slippers.
All in. Come and see them. Prices
way down. Santry & MCGOWAN, IA N.
Market street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
bad Railroad Wreck.

HIeHTsTowN, N. j., Nov. 80. A pasBen-
ger train on the Camden branch Of the
Pennsylvania railroad, bound to New York,
ran into a coal train near here this morn
ing, making bad wreck Engineer Joseph
H. Smith, of the passenger train is be-
ieved to be fatally injured. Charles Hunt
the baggage master, is also dangerously
hurt Both men live at Hightstown. A
number of the passengers were badly In
jured, but no one was killed. The cause, Of
the accident is not vet known.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
EVENING SESSION.

Mr.. H. r. Packers paper on schools
of the Farmer" occupied obout twenty
minutes and was carefully prepared
and interesting to hear.
A. A. Graham, of Columbus, Secreta-
nv of the Historical Society of Ohio
delivered his lecture on "The Founding
of Ohio"
Mr.. Graham called attention to the
centennial celebration to come off next
year.
DR.. N. A. Townshend, ofIthe State
University, lectured on 'gThe Drouth'
and the lessons to be learned from it,
and the preparations necessary to guard
against the evils.
The evening attendance was large
and the audience gave close attention.
The music was all that could be desired
SATURDAY FORENOON.
After music Mr.. Carskadon talked on
agricultural depression, its cause and
cure, and it was a most valuable dis
course full of suggestions. The great
point was to show how farmers could
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
Farmers Institute.

The following is the concluding re
port of the proceedings Of the Farmers
Institute, at Massillon, on Saturday
The Doll suicide and other matters in
the issue of Monday delayed its inser
ton in the DEMOCRAT until today.
J. w. McGregor's lecture on "Co
operative Agriculture" was exceeding
ly interesting.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27

on the hands and exposed parts Of tne
face. Cold and wet feet should be
carefully dried and rubbed with . fan
mel cloth, coarse towel, or flesh brush.
Care should be taken not to rub them
SO harshly as to break the skin. Snow
and ice-watcr is sometimes used with
advantage to rub upon the parts, after
which they should be dried and wrapped
in flannel.
But the most important rule of all is
to avoid any sudden approach to the
fire after being exposed to the cold, as
this lis a most fruitful cause Of chill
blains. Indeed, there is little danger
of chillblains if this is avoided, and the
chilled parts are warmed slowly by d
gradual restoration of the circulation.
rather than by direct external heat.
TO relieve the distressing burning
and itching, and restore the affected
parts to their normal condition, various
stimulating and astringent applications
may be used. There is none better
than the common tincture Of iodine, APP
piled with o brush or feather, once or
twice a day. Ii the feet are the parts
affected, and there is much swelling
and smarting, they may occasionally be
soaked in hot water to advantage; but
this should not be done too frequently,
and only on going to bed at night
Portland Transcript
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27

When it takes the form Of disease OF the kid
neys or bladder, is a task well nigh impossible
Of accomplishment. Renal and vesical mala-
dies are moro obstinate than any others. Coun.
teract, therefore, the earliest indications OF in
activity OF the many organs with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which possesses. among other
excellent qualities, those OF an efficient diuretic.
The degree OF stimulation apparent from its use
reaches, but never goes beyond, the bounds Of
safety. 1t invisorates always, never initiates
Bright's disease, diabetes. catarrh Of the blad
der, are diseases successfully combated in
their inciriency with this benign medicinal
stimulant and tonic. Besides reinforcing and
regulating the kidneys and bladder, the Bitters
is a specific for fever and ague, constipation
and dyspepsia.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27

De Quincy, in his wonderful study
of the early Caesars. the paper in which
his power of suggestive narrative and
his control over the resources of lam
guage are perhaps seen at their best, says
the Spectator, is. so to speak, driven
by wonder at the wild willfulness of his
subjects that all the Caesars of the
Julian house we're mad. Caligula may
have been, though his symptoms, as re-
corded by Suetonius, are rather those
Of delirium tremens; but the theory
which makes of the grand though sinis-
ter statesman, Tiberius, who gave the
Roman monarchy its final impress, a
man Of disordered mind in the ordinary
medical sense, will not readily be ac-
copied as correct. He was no more
mad than Philip H., whose private life
was much of the same kind. 1t would,
as We read history, be far truer to say
that power when really absolute, so alb
solute that the v~olition is executive and
the necessity for s~elf-restraint is unfelt,
produces OF itself a special mental dis
ease, which is not insanity, because it
would disappear with the power, but
which has at intervals, like the passion
of children, many of its external symp-
toms and effects. Nero, the artist
emperor, who was always seeking the
impossible, and whom the early Chris
tians believed to be the veritable incar-
nation of evil, may be said undoubtedly
to have suffered from it; so did n or
two of the Italian tyrants Of the Renais.
sance and SO, in our judgment, though
it is q disputable point, did Ivan the
Terrible. Power of that sort, though
it does not always iniure the mind-for
several of the Caesars and some Of the
emperors of Delhi we're men of splendid
sanity and judgment-when it happens
to fall to q man predisposed by in
herited tendency or by drink or by spe-
cial solitariness of nature, undoubtedly
weakens the restraining force of the
will and strengthens impulse until
many of his acts resemble closely the
acts of madmeD. Half the great sover-
eigns Of Asia. if their private lives
were accurately known, would be seen
to have had their characters, SO to
speak, poisoned by power, as directly
as il they had been poisoned with one
of the drugs which temporarily disturb
reason. Drink, wild and continuous
drunkenness with bad brandy, vas the
predisposing cause in Peter the Great,
and it is believed, in Thebau, and prob
ably in the Emperor Baber, who, wise
by daylight, would in the moonlight
occupy himself with jumping from bat
Element to battlement of his palace,
eighty feet from the ground. In Gar
Paul the pr~edisposing cause was prob
ably an insane tendency though that is
not quite proved; and in Alexander III.
it is q solitariness almost beyond ex-
ample. There is not q man in the world
more deeply to be pitied than the pres
ent emperor of Russia. The loneliness
of king, a loneliness naturally resulting
from their place, which hardly admits
Of friendship and does not admit Of
equality, is always terrible, and is fire.
quently felt by themselves 80 severely
that they break through all restraints
of prudence and moral laws in order to
be rid of it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27

The Corean royal family is directly
composed of four MEMBERSHIP king,
queen, crow prince, and his wife.
years of age, and are very intelligent.
1t is often remarked with wonder and
surprise how well posted the king is on
foreign inventions, social customs, and
political relations. He is short in
stature and seems greatly to admire big
men. His face is very pleasing and
bright. He has a kind look and manner
and doubtless shrinks from some of the
penalties he has to infict. Her majesty
is rather tall for a Corean lady; some
what spare, and with a very determined
mein. Her face in conversation is pleas
ing but one feels that it could soon
change if she we're crossed. The crown
prince is a boy Of fifteen, and is as tall
s his father. He is at . time Of life
when not much q be known as to his
future developement, but he bids fair to
fill out and become strong Of mind and
body. Domestically they seem to be q
happy family. The Queen is never
seen by any men outside of her own
family and the many eunuchs of the
palace. They like foreign things and
will have only the best. They possess
. number of handsome gold watches
and finely jeweled works, ana cases set
with diamonds. They use foreign
lamps altogether and eat quite a good
proportion of foreign food. ALI Coreans
are fond of champagne. Although the
king has been badly deceived At times
in foreigners, he still seems to believe
in them, and is very friendly to those
whose duties bring them in contact with
him. Some Of them have his confidence
to q great degree. Her majesty seem
to enjoy seeing foreign ladies. She was
very fond of the late lamented Mrs.
Foote, and seems quite warmly dis
posed toward some OF the ladies' now
resident at the capital. Banquets are
not infrequently given at the palace in
foreign style, and that style is well
sustained. At these times the guests
first have an audience, and when all
have been received the banquet pro-
ceeda The courses are livened by
short theatricals, music, and fireworks.
The royal hosts are usually secreted in
some convenient place, SO that they may
enjoy the scene without embarrassing
the guests by their presence. The
table is usually presided over by one OF
the heads Of departments Cabinet
o~fficers), and messages are sent in by
the royal family, to whom many toasts
are offered.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27
Tho Successful Remedy for
Nasal Catarrh

Must be non-irritating, easy Of application,
and one that will, by its own action, reach all
the remote sores and liberated surfaces. The
history Of the efforts to treat catarrh during
the past few years demonstrates that only one
remedy has met these conditions, aud that is
Ely's. Cream Balm. This safe and pleasant
remedy has mastered catarrh as nothing else
has ever done, and both physicians and patients
freely concede this fact. The more distressing
symptoms quickly yield to it, and a multitude
Of persons who have for years borne all the
worry and pain that catarrh can infict, testify
to radical and permanent cures wrought by it
Ely's Cream Balm is perfectly soothing, excites
no dread, dissolves the hardened accumula-
tions, lessons the extreme sensibility Of tho
nerve centers to cold and all external irritants,
and 10 followed by no reaction whatever.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27
A Wise Crow.

Engineer Jack Ellis, OF Willkmsport,
Pa, has . very large and wise crow.
He is two feet long from the tip of his
beak to tho tip Of his tail feathers, and
is . scientific thief. A shepherd dog,
chained to q kennel in the yard, is one
Of the worst victims. Whenever he
sees the dog gnawing q bone, he sneaks
up behind him and grabs him by the
tail; the sudden attack causes the dog
TO quickly wheel about to find ont
what's there, but the crow holds on,
and goes around with the tail to where
the coveted bone Is, snatches it up. and
in m instant is out Of the reach Of the
angry animal--Netc York Sstta.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27
Parlsian Advertising Lists.

There are in Paris about two dozen
Offices called bureanG d'ecritures or
mdis0,as de p~ublicite. Their main
business consists in addressing en-
velopes or wrappers for price lists and
wrappers. Their principal clients are
the large Diapers shops; financial CON
Germs about the periods of public loans
and the launching Of joint stock COM
panies; proprietors Of patent medicines,
dentists and pcrfumers. But side by
side with their principal clientele they
have others, special and almost incredi-
BILE patrons. The bureau d'~ecritures.
il it be worth anything, is sure to
possess lists of addresses of the various
social cetegories. The advertiser wishes
to submit something to . certain class
Of the inhabitants, to . certain series
Of traders, to . community of artists.
The Office invariably supplies him with
the list suited TO his purpose. OF course,
there ID nothing surprising in that.
With the aid Of . directory, intelli-
gently gone through, snch documents
may be compiled. But there are others
the drawing up of which absolutely re-
quires genius-such AZ, for instance, Q
moro or less complete enumeration of
Al the stammerers, the lame and the
halt, tho hump-backed, the o~ver-corpu-
lent, the defective Of sight. the buyers
Of such and such curioaities. Well,
these lists are in existence, compiled BY
men who have made it their special
business. have . friend who he's the
misfortune TO be bald. Twice or three
times . year, % regularly - clockwork,
he i sure TO receive the prospectus Of
some pomatum that processes to restore
the ambrossial locks Of his youth, 20
much regretted. He probably took of
his bat one day in : cafe uhen in juxta-
position TO one Of these amateur statis-
ticians From that moment he was .
marked man. After al, the clew was
not difficult TO obtain. But what shall
We say for lists Of ladies not too plenti-
fully endowed with the charm which
AtaymAksrs assert they replace by art
for al purposes bat tho natural one?
How did the amateur detective net his
material for these? II Is : mystery,
and these lists exist, for I have seen
them, together with others Of ladies'
and gentlemen whose teeth departed
too soon. Every one Of these lists ID
worth about 100 francs to the manager
Of an advertising Office, and he willingly
gives it-Paris correspondence Lon
don Globe.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27

Clilblains are most common on per-
sons Of . feeble constitution and languid
circulation. A rheumatic tendency is
also thought to occasion . greater liza
bility. They are brought on by the ex-
posure Of . part, usually the foot. to
such q degree of cold as thoroughly to
chill without actually freezing It, fol-
lowed usually by the application Of ex-
ternal heat before the circulation has
been fully restored.
The usual symptoms arc heat, red
ness and swelling. with q burning and
stinging sensation, accompanied by in
tense itching. In sever caces there
may be formation Of vesicles, and some
times actual liberation.
Persons subject to chilblains should
exercise great ARE 10 avoid prolonged
exposure 70 cold and dampness. and
when 20 exposed should protect them
selves b. wearing warm shoes and
pDoIsp Stockjngn. md vntm coverings
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27
ssFeols Rush In, Where Angels Fen
TO Tread"

So impetuous youth is often given to fol-
and indi. cretions; and, as . result, nervou
mental and organic debility follow, Try :
impaired, self confidence is lacking; at nigh
bad dreams occur, premature old age seen.
setting IN, ruin is in the track. In confidenc
you can, and should write to DR.. r. Y. Pierce
Of Buffalo, N. Y, the author of a treatise 70
the benefit of that class Of patients, and dc
scribe your symptoms and s~nferings,. He ca
cure you at your home, and will send you fu.
particulars by mail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27

RESIDENT of another city than Boston,
who, as n dentist, writes professionally,
says that nothing is superior to Boston
brown bread for bone and tooth building,
and that baked beans should be on the
table, hot or cold, at least three times a
week on account of their supply Of lime
salts.-BOstOn journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27
How it Happened.

Miss Goo lale, who has opened q scboc
among the Indians in Dakota, has VT ttel
to h T friends an amusing account OF he.
first few days experience. The cleanin.
of the log school-hou and making !
flag occupied the first day. The school di'
not orel promptly, because 'the wors'
thing about Indians is that they will no
get up in the morning." Lut about 1913
the children began to straggle in. MIR
Littletail brought his two sons, ''both
years old" and when asked: "Twins?'
he said: 'Ob, no; two wives."-Bostor
journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-27
At the Circus.

Aged Hebrew-."You let's me in for haluf
prlce2"
Ticket seller-"Only children are admit
ted Mt half price,"
we'll, / am a schild."
Mons, nse."
mo, sir; I am a schild Of Israel, and !
| am an orphan pesides. "--Teras Siftings.